SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council

Hackney, SA, 5069

Current weather

12.3°CThunderstorm

78% humidity · 29.9 km/h wind · 13.5° / 11.5° today · 27.7 mm rain

Desirability index

36.1/100

#212 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Hackney is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 575 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 208 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 361.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $592 (flats $585, houses $675), limited but present public transport access, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
575
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,107
Dwelling vacancy
16.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
50 of 304
Median monthly mortgage
$1,704
Employment rate
43.9%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
21 / 94 / 77

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$585
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$675
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$592.5
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
10

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reportsGovernment of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
208
Against the person
18
Against property
190
Rate per 1,000 residents
361.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 32 residents
State safety percentile
96.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
48
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental11
  • Other Theft34
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury9
  • Theft From Motor Vehicle9
  • Theft From Shop111

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statisticsSouth Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

4 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 2 Hackney Rd - East side
  • Stop 2 North Tce - North West side
  • Stop 3 Hackney Rd - East side
  • Stop 3 North Tce - North side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

75 planning-related records

2026· 7 proposals
  • May 2026

  • Community Title Land Division (1-into-4)
    21 NORTH TCE HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • March 2026

  • New shade sail
    2A RUGBY ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Proposed alterations and additions to existing residence, demolition and replacement of existing fencing and outbuildings
    7 CAMBRIDGE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Garage (outbuilding)
    18 CAMBRIDGE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Torrens Title Land Division creating one (1) additional allotment - 1 into 2
    18 CAMBRIDGE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • February 2026

  • Rear verandah
    63 HACKNEY RD HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • January 2026

  • Internal alterations to existing dwelling and construction of a garage and verandah associated with that dwelling, and construction of a new single-storey dwelling with associated garage and front fence, and demolition of an outbuilding
    18 CAMBRIDGE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
2025· 13 proposals
  • December 2025

  • removal of two regulated trees
    7 CAMBRIDGE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Dwelling alterations & additions including partial demolition and re-roofing, demolition of ancillary structures, construction of new fencing, swimming pool with surrounding decking and removal of two (2) regulated trees and one (1) significant tree
    5 CAMBRIDGE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • November 2025

  • Removal of two number internal columns, strengthen existing timber framed floor structure, general restoration & related works.
    2A RUGBY ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Construction of a masonry fence, deck and spa pool with associated safety features
    5A OSBORNE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • October 2025

  • Variation of Development Application 23027683 to alter the garage door material
    5A OSBORNE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Freestanding verandah
    5 VAILIMA CT HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • August 2025

  • Development application
    5A OSBORNE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • June 2025

  • One (1) freestanding internally illuminated advertisement and one (1) internally illuminated advertisement attached to the building
    LOT 95 HACKNEY RD HACKNEY SA 5069;SHOP 5 95 HACKNEY RD HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • May 2025

  • External fabricated illuminated building signage to hotel/apartments
    LOT 18 RICHMOND ST HACKNEY SA 5069;LOT 95 HACKNEY RD HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • April 2025

  • Replacement shade sail
    2A RUGBY ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • March 2025

  • Construction of three (3) two-storey detached dwellings and an office, including tree damaging activity to a regulated Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) on neighbouring land
    21 NORTH TCE HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • February 2025

  • Variation to Development Authorisation 155/M005/18 V1 to change indoor recreation facility (fitness centre) to office
    LOT 95 HACKNEY RD HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • January 2025

  • Torrens Title Land Division creating 47 allotments (from 11 existing), three (3) public roads with associated footpaths and shared use path, public open space reserves, and together with associated earthworks (bank stabilisation works). Construction of a six-storey mixed-use building comprising: - 78 serviced apartments (in the form of a residential flat building) across the 5 upper levels; - associated office and amenities at ground level; - a separate café tenancy at ground level; - a basement
    36 RICHMOND ST HACKNEY SA 5069;46 RICHMOND ST HACKNEY SA 5069;LOT 41 RICHMOND ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
  • November 2024

  • Dwelling alterations & additions and enclosure of existing carport, including front roller door
    5 VAILIMA CT HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Illuminated signage attached to fuel canopy fascia and replacement illuminated pylon sign
    15 HACKNEY RD HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • July 2024

  • Change of use to music education studio
    37 NORTH TCE HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • May 2024

  • Demolition of verandah & replacement verandah
    12 REGENT ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Demolition of verandah & replacement verandah
    12 REGENT ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Demolition of verandah & replacement verandah
    12 REGENT ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • April 2024

  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    9 BERTRAM ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Verandah
    UNIT 13 6 VAILIMA CT HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Conservation works and structural strengthening of Flèche to State Heritage listed Chapel
    2A RUGBY ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • March 2024

  • Dwelling alterations & additions and mezzanine extension to garage
    1 VAILIMA CT HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • January 2024

  • Partial change of use from office to residential
    APT 72 19 NORTH TCE HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
2023· 13 proposals
  • November 2023

  • Internal Alterations (Beit Shalom Synagogue)
    39 HACKNEY RD HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • September 2023

  • Alterations to dwelling, carport and boundary fencing
    3 WESTBURY ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Alterations and additions to existing detached dwelling, partial demolition at rear, and construction of a carport, freestanding verandah and fencing
    5 OSBORNE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Construction of a single storey detached dwelling with associated fencing and retaining
    5A OSBORNE ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • July 2023

  • Replacement balcony on Local Heritage Place
    13 WESTBURY ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • June 2023

  • Carport at rear
    3 WESTBURY ST HACKNEY SA 5069Under Assessment
  • Change of use from shop (café) to office
    UNIT 1 19 NORTH TCE HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • May 2023

  • Combustion heater under rear verandah
    24 WESTBURY ST HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
  • Upgrade of Essential Safety Provisions
    71-77 HACKNEY RD HACKNEY SA 5069Decision Made
2022· 17 proposals

17 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 13 proposals

13 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

24 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq (2)
  • Meow NailsBeauty salon

    Unit 3/19 North Terrace, Hackney

  • Stop 2 Hackney Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 2 North Terrace - North West sideBus stop
  • Stop 2A Hackney Road - East sideBus stop
  • Stop 3 Hackney Road - North East sideBus stop
  • Stop 3 North Terrace - North sideBus stop
  • Construction AreaFixme
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
7/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

139 state heritage places

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
12

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
36.1/100
Cohort rank
#212 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

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